Show Notes:
This episode begins a three-part series featuring Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.). Speaking from nearly 90 years of combined service in the Air Force, these three leaders share their personal stories as followers of Christ and as military officers.
On this first installment, Gwyn, Bruce, and Scott discuss how leaders can approach employing God’s Word effectively, integrating the calling to serve in uniform and the calling to serve the Lord, and leading in times of crisis. The cornerstone of being an effective leader who can do these three things well, they assert, is being a leader of character.
Gwyn and Bruce’s recently released book, Lead to Serve and Serve to Lead: Leading Well in Turbulent Times, inspired today’s roundtable conversation and the two to come. Gwyn describes his and Bruce’s book as a “discipling guide on how to lead things and get things done in a way that honors Christ with a tactical-level implementation,” written for people of all ages and walks of life.
If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.
As you listen to this conversation with Gwyn, Bruce, and Scott, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:
4. Chris Thompson, Gold Star Mother: “God wants you to keep on living”
3. Rico Lane: “I just didn't have that loving relationship with a father”
2. Becky Haggerty: “God, why don’t you care?”
1: Chipu Chu: “I was broken. I needed a savior.”
Season 2 Introduction
55. MIDN Isaiah Walker: Finding community can be challenging
54. Josh and Lindsey Bowen: The importance of small group fellowship
53. Carlos and Sara Estevez: Purpose and perspective in the face of tragedy
52. Stu McRae: How would you handle not being promoted?
51. Col Darren Duke: Examining a life transformed
50. Encore with Todd Plotner: 4 lessons for young warriors
49. Encore with Ryan Menicucci: Are you a leader that God can use?
48. Encore: Navigating the storms of life, with James Rader
47. Kristin Goodrich: Building community in the military sisterhood
46. May a Christian serve in the military?
45. Nick Koza: Was blind, but now I see
44. Brigit Jogan: Experiencing God on the mountaintop
43. Seven Christian Principles to Help You Steward Your Time
42. Jeff Struecker: Trusting God in All Things
41. Michelle Qureshi: Incredible hope amidst suffering
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